Managers of Wealth Africa

South African businesses that took Covid-19 relief money will now be audited

The companies will assist the UIF to recoup monies owed by employers and report fraud to law enforcement institutions.

KCB signs deal to buy two banks in Rwanda, Tanzania

Mr Oigara said the transaction is part of KCB’s "ongoing strategy to explore opportunities for new growth while investing in and maximising returns from the Group’s existing businesses."

Digitisation, COVID-19 prompt reduced headcount at Absa

The economic upheaval caused by the COVID-19 crisis, combined with the group’s digital transformation strategy, resulted in the bank reducing its headcount to 38 472 in 2020 – down from 41 703 in 2017.

SA Ends Cheques As The Old Paper Sees The Beginning Of The End In Africa

In a recent development, South Africa Reserve Bank (SARB) has declared it is putting an end to the use of cheques for payment, starting from the first day of the new year, 2021.

South Africa to Lift Dividend Guidance Once Out of Virus Crisis

Investec Group surprised with a dividend for the six months through September after receiving payouts from its stake in an asset manager and from its wealth-management businesses.

Why Ghana needs a new financial sector regulation architecture (By Woelinam Dogbe)

There is ample evidence that the existing financial sector regulation architecture in Ghana is not fit-for-purpose

Access Bank, IFC Empower 50 Female Entrepreneurs

The participants were put through a mini Masters in Business Administration (MBA) programme by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group.

Bank of Ghana keeps policy rate at 14.5%

On the depreciating cedi, the Governor said the central bank is looking at adding about $300 million to its international reserves by the end of the year.

Making it easier to obtain residency in Mauritius

For individuals who have more available funds, the PDS or investment option may be more attractive.

Mauritius – returning to its “white-listing” status

There are currently two lists that are of significant concern to the authorities and business community in Mauritius; the European Commission List of High-Risk Countries and the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) List of Jurisdictions under Increa

S.Africa economic recovery likely to be 'slow and difficult,' c.bank says

Speaking at an emerging market central banking summit, Tshazibana added that the South African Reserve Bank still had policy space but that there were a number of risks looming over the medium term.

Watchdog calls for the banning of Deloitte boss from auditing profession over African Bank failures

The state auditing watchdog has called for the deputy CEO of Deloitte Africa to face the most severe sanction available – a banning from the auditing profession.

What HoldCo Model Means to GTBank, Shareholders

Following the approval-in-principle Guaranty Trust Bank secured recently from the Central Bank of Nigeria to run its operation using the holding company model, the bank appeared set to exploit the opportunities derivable from the arrangement and deliver b

Regulation,Tax & Compliance

South African businesses that took Covid-19 relief money will now be audited

KCB signs deal to buy two banks in Rwanda, Tanzania

Digitisation, COVID-19 prompt reduced headcount at Absa

SA Ends Cheques As The Old Paper Sees The Beginning Of The End In Africa

South Africa to Lift Dividend Guidance Once Out of Virus Crisis

Why Ghana needs a new financial sector regulation architecture (By Woelinam Dogbe)

Access Bank, IFC Empower 50 Female Entrepreneurs

Bank of Ghana keeps policy rate at 14.5%

Making it easier to obtain residency in Mauritius

Mauritius – returning to its “white-listing” status

S.Africa economic recovery likely to be 'slow and difficult,' c.bank says

Watchdog calls for the banning of Deloitte boss from auditing profession over African Bank failures

What HoldCo Model Means to GTBank, Shareholders

Bank One: From Africa for Africa

Banks cut mobile phone loans over CRB listing freeze

Global tax evasion costs US$427b per year

Africa’s Biggest Bank Says Ramaphosa Winning Graft Battle

Portugal an attractive option for South Africans looking for visa-free travel to

Irba clears Deloitte partners on most serious charge over African Bank

States, capital market to partner on privatisation